A young driver has died after suffering injuries in a horrific road accident which left an onlooker in need of treatment for shock.

Paul Hammond, 24, of Hawkwell Road, Hockley, died after being hit by a lorry as he stood in a layby on the A13 between Sadlers Farm and Pitsea flyover.

Mr Hammond was taken to Basildon Hospital but died from his injuries.

A woman driver of another vehicle parked in the layby was also given hospital treatment for shock. Mr Hammond had got out of his BMW when he was struck by a lorry travelling towards London which also damaged his car and a Ford parked in the layby.

No-one has been arrested following the accident at midday on Monday. The road was closed for three hours after the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the accident should contact PC Spike Ray at Laindon traffic police on 01268 541312.

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